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Very important elements to include as part of adult learning program' tutors.

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Cekwane M.

I am very thankful about Module 3 because it is only now that I understand the learning theories better than while I was at school.

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Paula C.

I think this is a better explanation of 1. Self Concept. Makes more sense.
Self-concept
As a person matures his/her self concept moves from one of being a dependent personality toward one of being a self-directed human being.
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08 April 2017

Sarah S.

Instructional designers should should design courses that meet the needs of all learners. This means incorporating a multitude of learning techniques.

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08 April 2017

Arnab R.

I feel a mix of behaviorism and cognitivism is the best way to design courses

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Nikki H.

There are so many approaches to designing learning activities...a constructivist approach to online is ideal with behaviorist modeling throughout. In my own work I prefer a heutagogical approach for building learner confidence and competence.

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Palak B.

It was a good read.. the course material to be designed should be based on the need to satiated.. which eventually depends upon the target audience and their learning styles. According to me David Kolb's way of experiential learning is a universal style. Everyone learns more by actually doing or applying the knowledge in real life..

Malcolm Knowles, a leader in the field of adult education, proposed that adults learn differently than children. According to his theory, there are five principles that affect the way adults learn.

Self-concept of the learner

Adult learners learn best when they have control over their learning experience. They resent situations in which they feel someone else\'s will is imposed on them.

Prior experience of the learner

As people mature, their experience becomes their resource for learning. Experience including mistakes provides the basis for learning activities.When designing courses, Instructional Designers and Trainers should allow adults to assess their current knowledge and skip to information that is new and relevant to them.

Readiness to learn

Knowles points out that adults are motivated to learn as they experience needs and interests that learning will satisfy; therefore there are the appropriate starting points for organizing adult learning activities.

Orientation to learning

As people mature their orientation to learning becomes problem -centered. This means that they want knowledge that can be applied immediately. According to Knowles, \"Adults\' orientation to learning is life-centered; therefore, the appropriate units for organizing adult learning are life situations, not subjects.\" Adults are motivated to learn when they know that learning will help them perform certain tasks or solve certain problems.

Motivation to learn

As people mature, their motivation to learn becomes internal. For instance, adults are motivated to learn when challenged with a new job role or process.

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